Untitled

Created in 1777 in China, this album leaf executed in ink and color on silk is attributed to an anonymous artist. The work, which depicts a genre scene featuring a man, a woman, a cat, a chair, and a table, currently resides in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, where it measures 25.7 cm in height by 22.4 cm in width. While the specific circumstances of its commission and the detailed chain of ownership prior to its museum acquisition are not recorded in the available documentation, its inception date and place of manufacture are established as 1777 and China, respectively. No specific accession number is recorded in the available documentation.

This untitled painting, rendered in ink and color on silk, captures a dynamic interior scene. It depicts multiple figures interacting with one another and with cats within a furnished room. The composition suggests an intention to portray a vibrant, ordinary moment, reflecting daily life through its varied activities and interactions. The work is presented as an album leaf, a format often used for intimate viewing.